1721 W Foster Avenue, Chicago IL 60640
Dream Town Exclusive Listing
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- Beds 4
- Baths 3
- Taxes $6,498
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Property Description
If you've been looking in Andersonville for some time, why not give this Single Family Home a look! For the price of a condo you can purchase an actual house with a yard and 2 Car garage. 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in the heart of Andersonville, offered for the first time in four decades. Soaring high ceilings and a gracious living room/dining room combo set the tone for comfortable everyday living. The eat-in kitchen features Stainless Steel Appliances NEW in 2020, The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while upstairs you'll find two additional generously sized bedrooms, another full bath, and attic access. Thoughtfully maintained over the years with Electric updated in 2016, a tear-off roof in 2022, Washer and Dryer New in 2020. HVAC motor replaced in 2025. The basement adds incredible versatility with an "in-law" apartment - complete with a kitchenette, full bathroom, and a nicely sized bedroom bringing the total to 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Imagine the potential for extra INCOME. This is a perfect income producing apartment. (Legal status of the basement apartment cannot be verified.) This property has never had water intrusion in the basement. Prime Andersonville Location, The Waldorf School - just a block away. Chappell Elementary and Award-winning Amundsen High School - nearby. Andersonville's renowned shopping and dining district - moments from your door. The Wednesday Farmer's Market and countless beloved local businesses and eateries. A very livable house with updates needed. Take your time living in it while you update. 5 total bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Yard and 2 car Come and be a part of an amazing community and neighborhood (Andersonville) that ranked the coolest in the U.S. and the second-coolest in the world by Time Out!! Being sold strictly AS IS.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $750,000
- Property Taxes $6,498
- Square Feet 1977
- Year Built 1893
- Status Active
- Market Time 42
Rooms
- Total Rooms 10
- Number of Bedrooms 4
- Number of Bathrooms 3
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Primary Bedroom
- Room Size 21X9
- Flooring Carpet
- Primary Bathroom None
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Range, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Electric
- Air Conditioning Central Air
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exposure North,South
- Recent Rehab No
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Parking
- # of Cars 2
Location
- County Cook
- Township Lake View
- Corporate Limits Chicago
- Directions to Property East Or West On Foster Ave. To 1721. Between Ravenswood And Paulina.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 299
- Junior High District 299
- High School District: 299
- School Name Amundsen High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 6497.5
- Tax Year 2025
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze,Disabled Person
- Parcel Identification Number 14074030080000
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Lot Information
- Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 10/25/2026 1:32 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Explore Andersonville
The historic area of Andersonville offers the perfect balance between quaint, small-town comfort and urban sophistication, making it ideal for singles and young families alike. Reminiscent at times of an old-timey Swedish village, Andersonville has maintained much of its heritage with gems such as the Swedish American Center Museum and traditional European-style cafés and bakeries that serve up the best Swedish pancakes and lingonberry jam this side of the Norwegian Sea. Shop the global bonanza of boutiques and galleries along Clark Street and entertain your fondness for festivities at Andersonville's full schedule of community events and celebrations that span the calendar year. The neighborhood's Midsommarfest is an homage to Scandinavian dance, music, trinkets and food that attracts visitors from around the city and beyond.
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